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GRASS WIDOWS,
itor of tho G1oha

To the Editor of the Globe.
Will You please inform me the orr
gin and meaning of the phrase of
grass widow
Minneapolis. March S.
A SUBSCRIBER.
a grass widow is widow by bre
vet. She is sometimes described as
NEEDLESS widow, who exhibits none
of the outward signs Of desolation
which the heart feels. She is mar
ried woman without husband. or at
least for whom the husband, is what
Paul said of faith, 'sthe substance of
things hoped for ard the evidence of
things not SEEM" The dictionaries
define grass widow to be a woman
who has. been estranged from her hus-
band, or has been abandoned by him.
It is difficult to give the origin of the
phrase. as there Is such difference
of opinion among competent author,-
ties. We know that 1t comes from
two good old Saxon words gras and
widna. the former meaning "to de-
vonr," and the latter "spouseless."
The Greek word "grasia" corresponds
with tho Saxon ''gras," and signifies
"to gnaw," from which we are led to
infer that a grass widow in ancient
times was supposed to possesssdanger.
GUS qualities. She probably went
about as roaring lion seeking whom
she might devour. She is an entirely
different type Of womankind in this
age-thanks to the progress of ciyiliz
ation-aad is now more apt to be de-
voured than to devour. There are
others who hold to the opinion that
the phrase dates back to a more an
Gent origin than our Saxon ancestry.
They hold that it originated in
the primitive ages of the human
race, when pastoral pursuits con-
stituted the worlds sole industry.
Men held very light views respecting
the marital relations in those days
and brovet widows were numerous.
1t is asserted they herded together in
fiocks like the sheep on the plains and
subsisted as best they could on fruits
and herbage-henco they came to be
spoken of as ''grass widows" In the
absence of any positive evidence as to
the correctness of those two theories
OF the origin of the phrase. we leave
out correspondent to ''pav his money
and take his choice" but in a spirit
or pnre kindness we remind him that
Mr. Weller's cautionary advice to his
son Samuel included all sorts of
widows.
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No Doubt 1t Is aEuc., Eai:er to Keep than
to Get.

40 DOUBT 1t Is Nuc:l Eai;er to Keep than
to Get.
TIE custom Of the banks when it is decided
70 orcn an account with q customer, is
10 require the customer to write his
nalnc il book kcpt for that purpose, at
the time the account IS opened. The o.
Fious reason is to guard against fraud or
mistake in all subsequent transactions in
which the bank has to determine the gen.
lineness Of the customers signature. II
the ge2uincncss of a check presented for
payment to the paying teller is suspected,
the signature n,ay be compared at once
with that recorded with the bank, as has
been stated, and thus its validity he de-
ternined.
In opening an account with bank, the
customer is furnished by the bank with
book in which is entered on the left hand,
er credit rage. the amount deposited by
him. Al subsequent deposits are entered
in the book, wiz the date, respectively of
each .,esrosit. AT the time of opening an
account the bank will, generally. furnish
the customer with q checll-bcok obtaining
twenty-five or moro checks, and for this
no charge is made.
Persons wishing to have nicely engraved
checks con get them, but :; charge is usual
in such eases, though the .mount will not
-ASCOu INV S-Ato VI Cd bOoh VI q
ike number Of checks. AT the same time,
the bank will also furnish to the customer
sufficient number Of ''tickets," which are
small pieces of paper containing at the head
blank for the p PERSONS name to be inserted,
also blank for the date, and below, the
words checks and "c.sh'' Whenever
deposit is made, the depositor fills up
ticket, giving his name and the date, and
writing in the column against the words
''checlz'' and ''cash" the amount Of each,
respectively, deposited. These tickets
should always accompany the handbook
when deposit is made. They are kept on
file by the bank, and serve as vouchers for
both the bank and the depositor, from
which the acct racy of tn account may be
determined, if The question should arise at
any time as to the amount, the time and
the nature of any deposit - Denorsst's
Hr,1fhEy
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While practicing law a number of
years ago." said Judge Tourgee, 81
had peculiar will case. An old lady,
who was a slave holder, dying, be-
queathcd her colored man. John, and
her dnsky maid, Jane, who sustained
to each other the relation Of husband
and wife, to be used as far as possible
for the glory of God was curious
to know what course was taken. and
upon investigation found that. after
meditation and prayer, the pious
trustees sold their living legacy
ut auction. and with the proceeds
sent missionary to ChinaY'-New
York Tribute.
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The new 18th judicial district owes
its existence to the efforts OF Il few
Morris men together with valuable
assistance from Hons. Cos .iio AMI
Hixon. 4 movements on foot seeming
the appointment of County Attorney
c. L. Brown to the judgeship Of this
district. There can be little donbt OF
IT'S success; and we predict that MI
McGill will never get such an endorse
mant as he will in this appointment.
for Mr.. Brown will be elected by an
overwhelming N ,jority in 1888.
Latcr.-A telegram to-day brings
the gratifying news of his appoint
ment. Judge Brown, allow THE
Sun to extend its hearty congratu-
latiocS.
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(tiirst Pub ioation, March 10th, 1887
PROBATE NOTICE.

STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF
STEVENS, IS. In Probate Court.
Special term. February q, 1887.
In the matter Of the estate of Margaretha
Becker, deceased:
Where's, an instrument in writing. pur-
porting to be the last will and testiment Of
Margaretha Becker, deceased, late of said
County, has been delivered to this Court:
And whereas Andrew Becker has filed
herewith his petition, representing among
other things that said Margaretha Rocker died
in said county on the oath day Of March, 1885,
tcstate, and that said petitioner and Samuel
Becker are the sole executors named in said
last will and testiment, and praying that the
said instrument may be admitted to probate
and that letters testiinentary be to them issued
thereon;
l: is ordered that the proofs of said instru-
ment and the said petition be heard before
this Court at the Probate office in this county
on the 4th day of April. A. ID. 1887, Mt ten
o'cloe3 in the forenoon, when all concerned
may appear and contest the probate of said
instrument
And it is further ordered that public notice
Of the time and place of said hearing be given
to all ioterested by publication of these orders
for three weeks successfully previous to said
day ., hearing in The SUR, weekly news
paper printed and published at Morris in
said county.
By the Court,
GEO. E. DARLING,
ia Judge of Probate
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PROBATE NOTICE.


STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF
IN PROBATE COURT, Special
4 Term.
y In the matter Of the estate Of Ole p. Kali
strom, deceased:
Yika Kallstr0m, Executrix, setting forth the
amount of personal estate that has come to her
hands, and the disposition thereof; the
amount Of debts outstanding against said
deceased, and description Of all the real
estate of hich said dect ased died seized, and
the condition and value Of the respective
portions thereof; and praying that license be
to her granted to sell the south half of the
southwest quarter of Section thirty-iour (34),
in Township one hundred and twenty five
U25), of Range forty one (4D; and it appear
ing by said petition that there is not sufficient
personal estate in the hands Of said Fredrika
kallstrom, Executrix, to pay said debts, and
that it is necessary. in order to pay the same,
to sell all of said real estate:
1t is therefore ordered that all persons in
terested in said estate appear before the Judge
of this Court on Monday, the 4sh day of April ,
A. D. 1887. at IL O'Clock A. NJ, at the Court
House in Morris in said county, then and
there to show cause (if any there beg why Ii
Executrix to sell said real estste
a. cording to the prayer Of said petition.
And it is further ordered that copy Of this
order shall be published for four successive
weeks prior to said day Of hearing, the last Of
which publications shall be ut least fourteen
days before said day of hearing in The Sun, q
weekly newspaper printed and published at
Morris in said county, and personally served
on all persons interested in said estate, resid-
ing in said county, at least fourteen days before
said day Of hearing, and upon all other persons
interested, according tolaw.
Dated at Morris the It'll day Of February, A..
D. 1887.
By the Court,
GEORGE z. DARLING,
Judge Of Probate of Stevens Co., Mimi.
Brown i Chew, Attorneys for Petitioner.
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A Variable Conundrum.

A small boy with his boot-box in hand
stood looking attentively up Griswold
street yesterday, when he was asked: d.
"What are you looking after, sonny?"
''That millionaire in the keerid3e."
"What's the matter with him?'
sHe got out here and asked me to hold
his boss. When he went away he didn't
hand me no ten cents"
perhaps he forgot it"
'That's what Pm puzzling over-whethe1
he's absent minded and will send me
check through the mail in day or two, OF
whether he took me for another million.
aire and didn't want to hurt my feelings
by Offering me any money. It's purity hard
to understand these high-up fellers, and
the next one get on to has got to pay cash
down. ''-Detron Free Press.
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The Way Of the World.

Car Conductor Ito man who is try
ing to get on board when car and plat
form are crowded)-Better wait for the
next car. sir, only three minutes be-
hind this one, sir. We are packed
full.
Man pushes on all the same. Says
ndignantly-Street cars are for the
accommodation Of the public, ain't
theyP
Another day. Same man seated in a
car. People crowding in and filing
the aisle. He growls-Strange that
folks UsU crowd ia when they see car
is crowded. Ought to be law to pre-
vent it, Chicago Mail,
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standing or walking. Such, at least we
presume to be the idea Of the inventor of
the device shown in the accompanying il
mstration. For which patent has recently
been issued. The transformation the style
mas effected in the appearance of q lady
properly fitted out in walking costume is
something really wonderful, and We are
not surprised therefore, that several other
inventors have rushed into the same field.
with devices which would not otherwise
h,.- ho1,I, III h. Of
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ORIGIN of fha RGn0rt.

Jinks-I am surprised to see you looking
80 we'll this morning.
Blinks-Oh! Pm always WE'LL but I've
got bad pain in my shoulder just now.
THAT will soon pass off,
81 suppose so. You see, last night l
found a drunken man so helpless that I
knew he would freeze to death, 50 after a
good deal Of difficulty 1 led him to his
home, but the streets being slippery had
hard work to support his weight, and
strained myself"
"Wcll, that accounts for the report all
over town that you and some old friend or
other were on big jamboree last night ~
Omaha World.
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READ THIS.

We, the undersigne ed, tho wagoners
and blacksmiths Of the village of
Morris in order to carry on our trade
are obliged to adopt the following
plan: to do a strictly cash business,
from and after March LIST. 1887.
KERL & WATzKE,
MURPHY & RIORDAN,
0. X. GEsME,
JOHN J.. PIMM,
A.. ANHALT,
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Land Office at Fergus Falls, Minn.,
Jap'y 10, 1887,

Jdp I'd, Ioo5.
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support Of his claim,
and that said proof will be made before the
Judge, or in his absence, the clerk OF District
Court of Pope County, minnesota. at Glen
wood, Mimi, on March Is, 1887, viz:
Christ Larson, Homestead application No.
1876 N. Of r. 40 W. OF 9Th principal NJ.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultiva.
ton Of, said land, viz.
Nels Torkelson, John Strommen, Yvar
Tomson and Ludwig Larson, all Of Cyrus,
Pope Co., Mimi.
TT. COWING. Register.
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Worse Than a Fire Alarm.

One of the most dreadful alarms
that can be sounded in a mothers
ears is produced by croup;dreadful, be-
cause 1t is known to be dangerous;the
more dreadful because the life Of a
loved one is in jeopardy. Chamber.
lain's Cough Remedy is never fail.
ing safeguard against this dangerous
disease. Its reputation as proven.
tive and cure Of Group is fully and
firmly established. In fact, II is the
only remedy which can always be
relied upon. Sold by Fred Buckentin.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1887-03-10

The vaciliation of iia.sil this
great com;ry finds illustration in the
f.rt that Just as st. Pau, gets in the
hnmor for sunday night amu9ements
New York is shutting dosn on them.
Hy the tine st. Paul ga's III the
notion of closing down New York
will be ready 10 open up again. Thus
the see saw of public opinion goes up
AMI dawn -Etpte
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First Publication March 10, 1873 j
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Land Office at Fergus Falls, Mimi
- toO1

Land Office At Fergus Fails, Mimi.
March Z, 1887.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler h IS fled notice OF his intention
to make final proof in support Of his claim,
and said proof will be made before the judgai
or in his absence the clerk Of district count Of
Stevens county, Mimi, at Morris, Mimi, on
Friday, April 10, 1887, viz: -
John Wilson, homestead application No.
$3.50 for the N. X N. Z. section %, town.
ship 1876. range a..
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultiva.
tion of, said land, viz:
Peter Brandt, Frank g. Smith, Andrew
Wilson and Frank A. Tory, all Of Morris,
Mimi TT. COMING. Register.
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First Publication Jan. 3, 1886.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Land Office at Fergus Falls, Mimi,
February l, 1857
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice OF his intention
to make final proof in support Of his claim,
and that said proof will he made before the
Judge, or in his absence the Clerk of District
Court for Stevens County, Minnesota, at
Morris, MINI, on Saturday, March ~, 1887,
viz:
,seorge W. Borrill. Id. Application No.
6i33, .oi the SEX Sect. 2, Tow nship 1876, Range
~.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
Of said land. viz:
Frank g Smith, Rvelyn T. Lightbourn,
Samuel Hslmes and Edgar Van Horn, oil OF
Morris, Mimi.
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The editor of the Crtonville Her.
aid had prepared an introduced a
hill providing for the election of
county printers. instepi Of their az
pointment by county commissioners
Editors of democratic Journals can
have no objections to th- bill. This
is a democratic state, don't You know.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1887-03-10
rs Young Ladies' Boarding
AND DAY SCHOOL.
Sisters of ri erCy
CONVENT OF THE SACRED HEART.
MorrlS, Minnesota.

This new institution, lately estab-
lished in Morris, Stevens County.
Minnesota. is situated in a healthy
and delightful spot, near Lake Crys-
tai; and has for its object. the train
ing of young ladies in all the BRAN
ches Of refined and useful educa.
ton.
The school year has two sessions of
five months each. The first COM
.mencing fist Monday in September.
The second the first Monday in Feb.
ruary.
TERMS PER SESSION.
Board and Tuition in English BRAN "a
ches, bed and bedding, go. 20
French. 500
Pens. Pencils and Ink so
0', Of 90 lessons. $1,000
Use of instruments 200
Vocal Lessons (private) PER session 100
Vocal in Class 600
Drawing 1000
Painting in oil or water colors 1000
Flowers in wax S.OV
Flowers, paper or muslin 6.V
Wax fruit aud moulds 0.OO
All kinds of plain and fancy work taught
free OF charge to those attending the boarding
OF day school,
DAY PUPlLs-TERMS PER SESSION.
Senior Class $6.W
Junior class, LIST division $50
Junior class, snd division 400
Pens, pencils and ink %
A private class Of fancy work will betaught
N those who do not attend school, on Stature
dnys-per month, $500.
books. materials for painting, drawing and
fancy work, sold at reasonable prices.
Payments made at all times in ad-
vance.
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A Nightly Busy Man.

Tramp am in need of little money.
Gent-Why don't you shovel snows
81 haven't time"
elbow so?"
Cali my time is taken up in begging."-
1 Ias SJtinys.
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Money to loan.

Parties wishing to borrow money
on good real estate security, should
cali on Brown & Chew. Loans can
be closed up on day of application.
BROWN & CHEW.
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Pleasant PrNoNAcf.

Little boy pulls a reveler in saloon by
the coat tail.
"What do you want Tommys"
''Come home, pa. Ma has been waiting
with the poker for you for the last two
hours. "-1eras Siftsngs.
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Building lotss

l have a number of choice building
lots i'm Morris which will sell cheap,
and upon your own terms.
FIELDER b. CHEW.
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LOCK Here.

Before sending to Chicago or else
where for Your groceries get prices
at T. J. MooYe's CHEAP CASH STORE.
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WHEN nor IN Use. tons into practical
use; for tho Scientific -Anser!caa of recent
date contains In, following cuts as illus
trat.ng The article, VIII CHI it says has boon
patented That journal says:
So long as it is the fashion for Ia lies to
wear bustles Of the pronounced amplitude
now favored b. SO many Of the fair SEX, wo
90 not see why the fact may not be taken
advantage OF TO introduce an invention
calculated to make it convenient fer them
'reQGeatly TO rest from the fatigue of long
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1887-03-10
For Rent or for Sale.

The Pacific hotel at reasonable
terms. Enquire of
GEO. E. DARLING.
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am prepared to- make Loans on
Real Estate at low rate Of interest
and on long time. Call and see me.
GEO. T.. DARLING.
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A NEW INVENTION.

4 Patent Bustle and Stool Com5sncd-
Something the Ladies' VIII Appreciate.
Some time ago one Of the funny writer's
but here in the wild and roWdy West, sug-
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gested the idea OF a
hustle which could
be used as a stool and
hustle confined. He,
In u humorous way,
described at length
The advantages OF
such an arrange
Mcnt, making h is
chief point, that n
lady thus equipped
could always get n
seat i'll g crowded
streat-car, for tn Q
simple reason that
she would have her
st COL right along
with her. Well, to
mako D long story
t:rief, some fellow
with an inventive
,urn Of mini. must
have seen the alleged
funny article, and at
oncc puts its suggcs-
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A fine assortment Of Gents Furn
ishing goods.
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OpHiCrHh GiIEY PjEpEER.

Henry Ward Reecher, the world
renowned divine diel Of appop!sxy
last Tuesday after an illness Of only a
few DAYS.
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a NATURAL QUERY.

Thin Party-Just returned from Florida,
sid mana Great country to brace man
Up! Gained twenty-five pounds in three
weeksl
Stout Party-How'd you get thereby
nails-Judge.
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If you wish to buy choice build
ing lot In Morris see me before pur.
chasing elsewhere.
FIELDER 3. CHEW.
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HAPPINESS Is not dependent on what
one has, but on ones estimate Of what he
has.
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To the Editor Of the Globe.
VIII You please inform me the orr
gin and meaning of the phrase of
grass widow
MINNEAPOLIS. March 5,
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KEEPING A BANK ACCOUNT.

have been thou.ht Of.
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GEORGE z. DARLING,
Judge Of Probate of Stevens Co., Mimi.
Brown L Chew, Attorneys for Petitioner.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1887-04-14
Notice..

7 H. THARP, OF Banquo, Huntington
u county, Indiana, will take notice that L.
A. Buzzard did, on the 23d day Of February,
A. d. 1887. file her petition In the Common
iSdgmsnt against the said J. H. Tharp, for the
sum Of forty-six dollars and ffty-Ave cents.
with interest ct eight per cent. per annum
from the 2sth day Of October, A. d. 1878. on y
caTtsin promissory note signed and delivered
By the said J. h. Thsrp to the said L. A. Buz.
zsrd.
attachment, which Was levied upon the undi-
ND oas tenth part Of the following describes
real entAte, - the interest Of the said J. II.
Thnfp therein, 10 cit: Situate in tine county
Of Highland, and State Of Ohio, and in the
towns6ip Of Penn. and known and described
upon the tewn plat Of the Village Of Samantha,
q In-L0ts Nos 6, Q, II and 10.
And 40 the following tract Of land, situate
IN Penn township, Highland county. and State
Of Ohio, and bounded and described - follows,
to-Eit BEGINNING ct point 10 Free Turnpike
Rpe1 No. a thence IN northernly direction,
ard with the eastern boundary Of the Village
Leesburg Rosd Improvement No. o themes
With aid road In an easternly direction, to the
hnds Of John Rickmsn I; thence In southern
b direction, with the lines Of Rickmsn,
Wright and Fittro, respectively, TO point 10
frse Turnpike Koed No. a (; thence with said
Sogsy acges Of land more or less.
osd property 10 appraised - follows: In,
Iot No. 8 st 80 In-Lot No. at $3.50 In
Lot No. II ct ESQ. and In-Lot No. is at $50
3lhe forty sare tract above described 10 ap
pgoieod q el6 Per acre.
I'D J. n. Tharp 10 hereby notified that be 4
uo(4leed % appesr and answer said pstition OF
- begofe the nh day Of May. A. D. 1887.
81. L. A. BUxzARD.
Hs1no.e, o. March 10th, 1881.
- &. DoAtaaan, Atty. 70.